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The Arc is here for you, your family, your neighbors, and community. Make a gift today and enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism.

Leading by Example

At its annual gala on March 27, 2019, The Arc of Massachusetts raised more than $325,000 for advocacy and programs that enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families.

Government Affairs

Keep up to date on the latest at the State House with The Arc of Massachusetts. Learn about our Bill Priorities, contact your Legislators, review the State Budget, and more.

Operation House Call (OHC)

OHC teaches young medical professionals essential skills to enhance the health care of persons with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Supporting Families

Across Massachusetts, more than 18,000 families are caring for a family member with an intellectual or developmental disability in the home.

The Arc’s Center of Hope Foundation hosted a “Conversation with our Legislators” at the Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center that offered a unique opportunity for more than 40 persons served and caregivers to meet with four area legislators and two legislative aides.Continue reading

Last week, Chair Michael Rodrigues and the Senate Ways and Means Committee released their budget that aligns significantly with the Governor’s budget proposal. While we are grateful for the support for Turning 22, the increase of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education partnership program with Department of Developmental Services (DESE-DDS program) – with $300,000 above the Governor’s budget, and other critical line items, there are still significant shortfalls for the disability community.Continue reading

On May 15, Operation House Call kicked off a new academic year at Tufts University School of Medicine. This session featured a wonderful, first time coteacher – and long time friend of The Arc – Samantha Gibbs.Continue reading

Last week, we gathered together at our 2019 Annual Meeting to celebrate the dawn of our 65th year! The Arc depends upon collaboration, but to remain vital, we also recognize those that help us build capacity to be there for you, our constituency. At the event, we recognized five individuals and agencies, all of whom are achievers who go the extra mile.Continue reading

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Who We Are

The mission of The Arc of Massachusetts is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, and their families. We fulfill this through advocacy for community supports and services that foster social inclusion, self-determination, and equity across all aspects of society.